Oregon Chapter of the Federal Bar Association

Please join us on Thusday, June 21, 2012 for an informative introduction to Federal Court, Federal Practice and Procedure for Summer Associates and Law Clerks!

Summer Associates and Law Clerks Register and Pay Online Here:
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Government and Non-Profit Clerks Register and Pay Online Here:
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The Oregon FBA gratefully acknowledges the constribution of photography by J. Francis Rhodes. For inquires about his photography services, please contact jfrphoto@comcast.net.

NOW through May 17!

The Oregon Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is holding a clothing drive to benefit the NOrthwest Regional Re-Entry Center (NWRRC).  NWRRC is a private non-profit agency that contracts with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Probation and Pretrial Serbices, and other community agencies, to help offenders safely and successfully transition from prison back into the community.  Part of that transition is finding suitable employment.

To support NWRRC's efforts, the Oregon FBA is soliciting donations for new and used men's and women's sports jackets and chinos, in sizes medium, large and extra-large.  Please deliver donations on May 17, 2012, either at the monthly FBA luncheon at the University Club; or at the Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse in Portland, 1000 Third Avenue, between 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

Please contact Robert Sabido at rsabido@cosgravelaw.com or 503.323.9000 with any questions about the clothing drive.  Thanks for your support and generosity.

Please join us for our annual meeting and help honor our special guests, the Honorable James M. Burns Federal Practice Award recipients, Susan Marmaduke and Dwight Holton.

When you RSVP, please specify whether you would like either a vegetarian or meat lunch.  You may pay online by clicking on the PayPal links here, or you may send a check, payable to the FBA, to FBA Oregon Chapter, c/o Connie VanCleave, 3400 U.S. Bancorp Tower, 111 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204.

MEMBERS REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE HERE:
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NONMEMBERS REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE HERE:
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Please save the date for a Civil Rights CLE on October 19, 2012.  More details will come soon.

The newest issue of For the District of Oregon is now available in the Newsletter section of this website.  Articles in this edition include:

• Amendedments to the District of Oregon Local Rules of Civil Procedure;
• The President's Column;
• The Ashmanskas Trivia Box;
• Cheif Judge Aiken Delivers the State of the Courts Address;
• Successful Insured Cannot Recover Attorney Fees in Oregon Action on Marine Insurance Policy; and
• Federal Bar Assocation, Oregon Department of Justice, and Oregon New Lawyers Division Support New Lawyers with Targeted Training.

Read these along with FBA announcements in the newest issue of For the District of Oregon.

On April 26, 2012, please join the Oregon Federal Bar Assocation and District of Oregon staff members Laura Brennan and Steven Minetto for this program that reviews the changes to the new Local Rules and Forms effective March 1, 2012, as well as the new electronic filing requirements for all case-initiating documents effective May 1, 2012.

There will be a presentation with a question and answer period in which you can ask questions on local rules, filing, and court procedures. Registration includes the 2012 District of Oregon Local Rules of Civil Procedure Annotated with CD of Court Forms by Kathryn Mary Pratt.
Program 1: Secretaries, Assitants & Paralegals; Register Here:
Noon - 1:30pm
Program 2: Attorneys; Register Here:
3:30pm - 5:00PM

Please join us for our monthly luncheon Thursday, April 19, 2012, featuring the Honorable Anna J. Brown.  Judge Brown has graciously served on the FBA board for the last several years and we hope all FBA members can come to help us celebrate and express appreciation for that service.   

Registration
Please RSVP and specify either vegetarian or meat lunch to Connie VanCleave,  connie.vancleave@millernash.com, or (503) 205-2304. You may pay online by clicking on the Paypal link below, or you may send a check, payable to the FBA, to FBA Oregon Chapter, c/o Connie VanCleave, 3400 U.S. Bancorp Tower, 111 S.W. Fifth Avenue,   Portland, Oregon 97204.

MEMBERS REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE HERE:
(Please include your full name in the note section when you pay through Paypal.)

NONMEMBERS REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE HERE:
(Please include your full name in the note section when you pay through Paypal.) 

Join us for a complimentary webinar sponsored by the Federal Bar Associations' Federal Litigation Section. Jury trials are becoming more rare and more expensive. The last thing you as the trial attorney need is a mistrial after all of the preparation and expense. In today’s modern society the use of social media and the Internet by jurors is leading to all sorts of problems in trial. Federal judges are keenly aware of the pitfall based on a recent study by the Federal Judicial Center. Beyond the threats posed, the Internet offers important opportunities in the area of jury selection. Tune in and be on the cutting edge of this important topic. During this webinar, our panel will discuss:

• Problems with jurors inappropriately accessing social media and the Internet
• How to use the Internet to help in jury selection
• Examples of situations from actual trials
• How federal judges and attorneys are taking pro-active and preventive steps
• Practical advice for trial attorneys

Speakers:

The Honorable Michelle H. Burns
United States Magistrate Judge
United States District Court for the District of Arizona

Jeffrey T. Frederick, Ph.D.
Director, Jury Research Services
National Legal Research Group, Inc.

Collin Hite, Partner
Toxic Torts & Environmental Department
McGuireWoods LLP

Approximately one week prior to the webinar, you will receive registration confirmation, a web address access link, and log-in instructions. 1.5 hours of CLE credit pending.

Early online registration at the Federal Bar Association website is recommended due to limited space.